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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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